Generation Specialist - RICE Maintenance/Operations
About The Position
Idaho Power is looking for a Generation Specialist to join their Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) maintenance and operation team. This role plays a critical part in providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to communities in Idaho and Oregon. The Generation Specialist performs daily operating and maintenance functions for reciprocating engine plants and facilities, including large engine overhauls and maintenance of ancillary equipment. They ensure generation availability to meet system loads for a remote and locally operated peaking facility. Idaho Power offers work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, a 401k employer-match, and a pension plan.
Requirements
- Fundamental electrical theory and the function, operation, troubleshooting and repair of complex equipment through use of drawings and instructional manuals.
- Operations and/or Maintenance of power plants.
- Inspection and maintenance of heavy equipment.
- Welding and fabrication, large reciprocating engine maintenance.
- Computing systems, software, and programs, such as Microsoft Office.
- Maintain high productivity with minimal supervision.
- Perform heavy manual labor in adverse conditions.
- Communicate effectively.
- Establish positive working relationships in a team-based environment.
- Conflict resolution.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certificate of completion of a Generation Specialist training program that is recognized by the Bureau of Office of Apprenticeship (OA) OR 3 years of experience in power plant operations and/or maintenance OR 3 years large diesel engine maintenance.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position.
- Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card or ability to obtain prior to hire.
- Must complete IPC Thermal Operations Accreditation program within 18 months of hire.
- Ability to operate a vehicle.
- Must be able to grasp and hold simple hand tools and other materials and use fine motor skills to use a computer keyboard and handle small hand tools.
- Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat of harm to self, others, or property.
Nice To Haves
- Direct work experience in maintenance of power plants, mines, or other industrial applications.
- AAS in Diesel/Onsite Power Generation or Certifications in heavy machinery maintenance, marine diesel maintenance, ASE certified Large Diesel Engine Mechanic.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily operating and maintenance functions essential for the safe and efficient operation of reciprocating engine plants and facilities.
- Perform large engine overhaul maintenance.
- Perform maintenance of ancillary equipment of the plant.
- Complete assigned tasks and assume a lead role when required.
- Ensure generation availability to satisfy system loads.
- Respond to emergencies in excess of normal working hours.
- Respond to emergencies outside of and/or more than normal working hours within a 60-minute time frame.
- Work scheduled overtime during major engine overhauls.
Benefits
- Work-life balance
- Competitive pay
- Competitive benefits
- Employee incentive plan
- 401k employer-match
- Pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
